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is a character driven slice of life roleplay with gifted abilities, set in present day Chicago, IL. We do not have a word count or character limits, and we have a profile application and shipper to offer optimal room for creative freedom. We have a number of varied and easy to use templates for members to use, and we have relaxed rules on activity so that roleplaying here can be a hobby, not a chore. We prioritize diversity and inclusiveness (for real, not just as buzz words), and we want this to be an inviting and comfortable environment where everyone feels safe and accepted! Please register in all lowercase, first m. last format:
james b. barnes

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO. YOU CAN FIND ALL THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU'LL NEED TO GET STARTED RIGHT HERE. THE PLOT, RULES, AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW ARE ALL LOCATED RIGHT HERE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THESE BEFORE JOINING!

THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND ANY SORT OF ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY THE ADMIN TEAM. UPDATES, SITE EVENTS, ACTIVITY CHECKS, AND MEMBER AWARDS WILL ALL BE ANNOUNCED HERE, SO KEEP YOUR EYE OUT. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A FORUM FOR MEMBER SUGGESTIONS TO HELP EXPAND AND BETTER OUR LOVELY SITE HERE. PLEASE DON'T BE SHY.

YOU WILL FIND THE SHIPPER TEMPLATE, AND POST YOUR CHARACTERS HERE FOR ADMIN APPROVAL. REMEMBER TO FILL OUT YOUR BIOGRAPHY IN YOUR PROFILE, TOO. IF YOU POST IN THE UNFINISHED FORUM BE SURE TO BUMP THE TOPIC WHEN IT'S FINISHED.

ALL SITE CLAIMS CAN BE FOUND HERE. POWERS, FACE CLAIMS, THE MEMBER DIRECTORY, ETC. ETC. PLEASE MAKE YOUR CLAIMS AS SOON AS YOU HAVE BEEN SORTED TO ENSURE THERE IS AS LITTLE CONFUSION AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ADMIN IF THERE ARE ANY HICCUPS.

THIS IS WHERE ALL ACCEPTED SHIPPERS WILL BE FOUND. MAJORITY OF YOUR PLOTTING WILL BE DONE HERE, SO KEEP AN EYE OUT AND BOUNCE IDEAS OFF ONE ANOTHER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR SHIPPERS PERIODICALLY FOR REPLIES. NOTHING SUCKS MORE THAN FEELING LIKE YOU'RE IGNORED, SO TRY TO KEEP ON TOP OF THINGS, YEAH?

WANTED ADS AND REQUESTS ARE A BIG PART OF ROLEPLAYING. WE ALL HAVE CHARACTERS WE WANT OR NEED TO GET OUR PLOTS GOING, SO HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN PUT UP ADS FOR THEM AND MAYBE SNATCH UP OTHER PEOPLE'S AS WELL. THIS FORUM IS GUEST FRIENDLY.

WE ALL LOVE BEING ABLE TO EXPLORE AESTHETICS AND INSPIRATION FOR OUR CHARACTERS. AND EVEN KEEPING OURSELVES ORGANIZED WITH TRACKERS. SO HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN DO THAT. YOU CAN REQUEST A FORUM OF YOUR OWN AND MAKE AS MANY THREADS AND POSTS AS YOU'D LIKE ABOUT YOUR CHARACTERS, BE IT JOURNAL ENTRIES, MOODBOARDS, PLAYLISTS, OR CHARACTER PROFILES.

IT SEEMS LIKE THEY'RE GLUED TO THE PALMS OF OUR HANDS NOWADAYS. NO ONE GOES ANYWHERE WITHOUT ONE. CELLPHONES ARE AN EXCELLENT WAY TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND STAYING CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. THIS FORUM IS FOR ALL OF YOUR TEXTING AND PHONE CALL NEEDS.

BETWEEN EMAIL AND SKYPE AND EVERY OTHER MESSAGING SYSTEM UNDER THE SUN, MOST PEOPLE HAVE SOME WAY OF KEEPING IN TOUCH AND ABSENTMINDEDLY CHATTING WITH THE PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES. THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN DO JUST THAT.

TWITTER, TUMBLR, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM. THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. ODDS ARE, IF YOU'RE ONLINE, YOU'VE GOT SOME KIND OF SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT. THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS. HASHTAGS GALORE, AND ALL THE SELFIES AND BLOG POSTS CAN BE FOUND RIGHT HERE.

Something weird has gotten into Chicago - even weirder than what Chicagoans are used to! In this non-canon (or canon, if you want it) event, characters are waking up in other people's bodies!! This event will last a week in-character and end whenever! Check out the announcement for more info!

the downtown area of chicago contains most of the city's biggest landmarks, such as the bean, navy pier, and more. you'll never be bored hanging around downtown, though you may end up broke considering all the fine dining, great shopping, and all kinds of other attractions.

there's always a lot to do on the north side. it's known as an upscale area of the city, largely due to its wealthier residents, but there's something for everyone. whether you like sports, jazz, live theatre, or a pretty great mix of all kinds of cuisines, you'll find something you like here. it's also where you'll find a huge concentration of the lgbtq+ community in the city!

the melting pot of the city, the west side is home to many different ethnic communities, including large communities of puerto rican, greek, mexican, and many other groups of people. there's a lot of culture and history on the west side, and lots of different ways to immerse yourself in it.

the vast majority of the south side's residents are black, so it's no surprise that you can see a lot of african-american heritage in this part of the city. it's a less wealthy part of the city, but it's culturally rich and has a lot to offer. it's also where you can find a large concentration of gifted people, largely due to the sarasvati institute, which is here.

when you don't know exactly where something is in the city, feel free to put it here. there's a lot of chicago that we can't fit into the limited number of forums on the site, so maybe your specific setting isn't listed, or you just want something more general!

ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD YOU COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE. FROM A PODUNK TOWN IN MISSISSIPPI, TO NEW YORK, PARIS, AND ROME. FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE OTHER PLACES WITH YOUR CHARACTERS. GO ON ROAD TRIPS, VISIT EUROPE, FLY HOME FOR A WEDDING, OR TO SEE YOUR PARENTS. THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER.

ROLEPLAYING PAST INTERACTIONS AND EVENTS, OR EVEN JUMPING INTO THE FUTURE CAN BE A LOT OF FUN. SO FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE TIME AND ALL THE REALMS OF POSSIBILITIES HERE. IT NEVER HURTS TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT YOUR CHARACTERS, RIGHT?

THIS IS PURELY FOR FUN. EXPLORE YOUR CHARACTERS IN OTHER UNIVERSES. WRITE THAT AU OF THEM AS A BARISTA, OR ATTENDING HOGWARTS, OR WHATEVER SUITS YOUR YOUR FANCY. JUST ENJOY YOURSELVES AND YOUR CHARACTERS. THAT'S WHAT ROLEPLAY IS ALL ABOUT AFTER ALL.

AS ALWAYS, REAL LIFE COMES BEFORE ROLEPLAY. IT'S NOT EVEN A QUESTION FOR US. YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IS IMPORTANT TO US. SO IF YOU'RE HEADED OUT FOR ANY EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, LET US KNOW SO YOU DON'T GET UNFAIRLY SWEPT AWAY IN AN ACTIVITY CHECK!

POST AN INTRODUCTION, GIVE US SOME CONTACT INFORMATION, PLAY A GAME, POST PERSONAL ARTWORK, WRITING, ETC. OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU MIGHT LIKE. THIS IS A MEMBERS AREA, SO USE IT AS YOU SEE FIT. IT'S HERE FOR YOUR BENEFIT, NO RESTRICTIONS APPLY AS LONG AS YOU REMEMBER TO LABEL THINGS ACCORDINGLY AND KEEP IT KIND <3

THIS IS WHERE ALL FINISHED AND INACTIVE TOPICS WILL BE RELOCATED TO. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING MOVED HERE, PLEASE ALERT AN ADMIN. LIKEWISE IF YOU'D LIKE ANYTHING TAKEN OUT OF THE ARCHIVES AND MOVED BACK ONTO THE BOARD, WE WILL BE GLAD TO DO THAT FOR YOU AS WELL.

It wasn’t a great morning. Wouldn’t be listed on her top ten worst mornings, even number ten on that list was waking up naked on a sandy shore covered in grit that had been muddied by her own vomit and excrement. That was ten. So, no, this morning was simply ranking low to fair.